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In the Know: The wait is over. The new Oakes market tried to quietly open Tuesday

Monica and Lloyd Rawn at one of the four spots to enjoy an adult beverage while shopping or taking a break at the new Oakes Farm Seed to Table Market.(Photo: Phil Fernandez)

“How could I not come here,” said Naples resident Monica Rawn, sipping a white wine with her husband, Lloyd, at one of the four places where adult beverages are served inside the 75,000 square-foot store at Immokalee and Livingston roads. “I’m in awe.”

Mentioning it in passing to a reporter, the always smiling Oakes had worked through the night, like some of his workers. The produce area, a specialty, of course, along with his always attention to detail, was not displayed exactly the way he wanted it so there he was in the wee hours personally re-sorting 120 different types of fruits and vegetables.

“A lot came together in two days,” said Oakes, whose 90 minutes with a reporter Tuesday afternoon focused more on the passion of his 600 employees than his Willie Wonka wonder for grown-ups, like the 1970 similarly named film. “It’s been unbelievable.”

The place is unbelievable. A month ago, everything, with construction at a rapid pace, seemed like it was in black and white. Bright colors and sweet smells were evident Tuesday along with the buzz of shoppers.

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In the Know: Alfie Oakes talks about what it took to get his Seed to Table market open. The store tried to quietly debut on Tuesday Dec. 17, 2019 before its official grand opening on Wednesday Dec. 18.
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"I'm confident that every person who comes to our doors will feel the love from our amazing staff," Oakes said. "I am proud of so many aspects of our new store but none more than the incredible team we now know as family."

Man, did it take some major effort to get here, About five years.

Oakes said it’s on him. He wanted it right, and that’s the way he is.

He kept redoing and reconstructing parts of the store until they met his high standards and what he conceptualized. He said his nickname from some became "Re-render" because of the constant remaking.

He concedes that his $30 million market had been a $10 million plan. It transformed from a farm market into something "Disneyesque," he said.

"The original vision wasn't this," Oakes said. "I'm glad it evolved the way it did."

Well-documented by the Naples Daily News, initial timelines called for opening in 2015, and it was delayed to 2016. Then it was 2017, followed by 2018 as motorists drove by the nearly completed exterior shell. The greatest focus this year has been on the interior, with missed debut dates in November and earlier this month.

Oakes folks in training have been in "any day this month" mode, with the operation not setting a new open date but Oakes quietly wanted it done before Christmas.

Market owner Alfie Oakes with his proud mom, Wendy, who said she cried as she walked her son's store at Tuesday's opening.(Photo: Phil Fernandez)

Among the final hurdles has been refrigeration, Oakes said.

However, the county last week approved the permitting for coolers, which had been marked as "high alert" in Collier public records reviewed by In the Know.

The market's goal, hence the Seed to Table mantra, is for everything to be made from scratch. The ice cream, for example, is made on site — not from a mix.

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Take a look inside the new Oakes Farm Seed to Table Market, which opened Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2019.
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The store is packed with a variety of retail service departments, chopped up into dozens of stations as customers make their way through an adventure in shopping.

Still, Oakes isn't shy about talking about the challenges ahead, and he said he's working to resolve them. The biggie is parking and traffic. There isn't enough room.

And it's compounded because customers aren't going to be in a hurry to leave. While a shopper may spend a half-hour in a typical grocery store, Oakes expects folks to stay around for 90 minutes or more. It's that kind of place. Heck, he said he got approved for a liquor license Tuesday afternoon.

He'd like to put in a parking garage. For now, valet parking is offered. He plans to set up a drive-through and a delivery service. And one idea he has is to provide some kind of mini-bus system that would take residents of a particular neighborhood to the store on a given day.

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In the Know: Oakes Farms may be missing its early November target for debuting its Seed to Table market, but unlike delays in past years, there's progress inside as workers hustle to meet the latest goal of opening by the start of December. Among the many offerings to come, the massive store will offer showcase tasty homemade treats at dozens of stations, such as ice cream, candy and smoothies. A lot of variety is in play, whether Mexican food, all types of fish and plenty of wine. Produce, the Oakes' specialty, is at the center of it all. A children's area and cafe are also in the works. Outside, construction continues on an employee parking area. Phil Fernandez

In the Know: Oakes Farms may be missing its early November target for debuting its Seed to Table market, but unlike delays in past years, there's progress inside as workers hustle to meet the latest goal of opening by the start of December. Among the many offerings to come, the massive store will offer showcase tasty homemade treats at dozens of stations, such as ice cream, candy and smoothies. A lot of variety is in play, whether Mexican food, all types of fish and plenty of wine. Produce, the Oakes' specialty, is at the center of it all. A children's area and cafe are also in the works. Outside, construction continues on an employee parking area. Phil Fernandez

In the Know: Oakes Farms may be missing its early November target for debuting its Seed to Table market, but unlike delays in past years, there's progress inside as workers hustle to meet the latest goal of opening by the start of December. Among the many offerings to come, the massive store will offer showcase tasty homemade treats at dozens of stations, such as ice cream, candy and smoothies. A lot of variety is in play, whether Mexican food, all types of fish and plenty of wine. Produce, the Oakes' specialty, is at the center of it all. A children's area and cafe are also in the works. Outside, construction continues on an employee parking area. Phil Fernandez

In the Know: Oakes Farms may be missing its early November target for debuting its Seed to Table market, but unlike delays in past years, there's progress inside as workers hustle to meet the latest goal of opening by the start of December. Among the many offerings to come, the massive store will offer showcase tasty homemade treats at dozens of stations, such as ice cream, candy and smoothies. A lot of variety is in play, whether Mexican food, all types of fish and plenty of wine. Produce, the Oakes' specialty, is at the center of it all. A children's area and cafe are also in the works. Outside, construction continues on an employee parking area. Phil Fernandez

In the Know: Oakes Farms may be missing its early November target for debuting its Seed to Table market, but unlike delays in past years, there's progress inside as workers hustle to meet the latest goal of opening by the start of December. Among the many offerings to come, the massive store will offer showcase tasty homemade treats at dozens of stations, such as ice cream, candy and smoothies. A lot of variety is in play, whether Mexican food, all types of fish and plenty of wine. Produce, the Oakes' specialty, is at the center of it all. A children's area and cafe are also in the works. Outside, construction continues on an employee parking area. Phil Fernandez

In the Know: Oakes Farms may be missing its early November target for debuting its Seed to Table market, but unlike delays in past years, there's progress inside as workers hustle to meet the latest goal of opening by the start of December. Among the many offerings to come, the massive store will offer showcase tasty homemade treats at dozens of stations, such as ice cream, candy and smoothies. A lot of variety is in play, whether Mexican food, all types of fish and plenty of wine. Produce, the Oakes' specialty, is at the center of it all. A children's area and cafe are also in the works. Outside, construction continues on an employee parking area. Phil Fernandez

In the Know: Oakes Farms may be missing its early November target for debuting its Seed to Table market, but unlike delays in past years, there's progress inside as workers hustle to meet the latest goal of opening by the start of December. Among the many offerings to come, the massive store will offer showcase tasty homemade treats at dozens of stations, such as ice cream, candy and smoothies. A lot of variety is in play, whether Mexican food, all types of fish and plenty of wine. Produce, the Oakes' specialty, is at the center of it all. A children's area and cafe are also in the works. Outside, construction continues on an employee parking area. Phil Fernandez

In the Know: Oakes Farms may be missing its early November target for debuting its Seed to Table market, but unlike delays in past years, there's progress inside as workers hustle to meet the latest goal of opening by the start of December. Among the many offerings to come, the massive store will offer showcase tasty homemade treats at dozens of stations, such as ice cream, candy and smoothies. A lot of variety is in play, whether Mexican food, all types of fish and plenty of wine. Produce, the Oakes' specialty, is at the center of it all. A children's area and cafe are also in the works. Outside, construction continues on an employee parking area. Phil Fernandez

In the Know: Oakes Farms may be missing its early November target for debuting its Seed to Table market, but unlike delays in past years, there's progress inside as workers hustle to meet the latest goal of opening by the start of December. Among the many offerings to come, the massive store will offer showcase tasty homemade treats at dozens of stations, such as ice cream, candy and smoothies. A lot of variety is in play, whether Mexican food, all types of fish and plenty of wine. Produce, the Oakes' specialty, is at the center of it all. A children's area and cafe are also in the works. Outside, construction continues on an employee parking area. Phil Fernandez

In the Know: Oakes Farms may be missing its early November target for debuting its Seed to Table market, but unlike delays in past years, there's progress inside as workers hustle to meet the latest goal of opening by the start of December. Among the many offerings to come, the massive store will offer showcase tasty homemade treats at dozens of stations, such as ice cream, candy and smoothies. A lot of variety is in play, whether Mexican food, all types of fish and plenty of wine. Produce, the Oakes' specialty, is at the center of it all. A children's area and cafe are also in the works. Outside, construction continues on an employee parking area. Phil Fernandez

In the Know: Oakes Farms may be missing its early November target for debuting its Seed to Table market, but unlike delays in past years, there's progress inside as workers hustle to meet the latest goal of opening by the start of December. Among the many offerings to come, the massive store will offer showcase tasty homemade treats at dozens of stations, such as ice cream, candy and smoothies. A lot of variety is in play, whether Mexican food, all types of fish and plenty of wine. Produce, the Oakes' specialty, is at the center of it all. A children's area and cafe are also in the works. Outside, construction continues on an employee parking area. Phil Fernandez

In the Know: Oakes Farms may be missing its early November target for debuting its Seed to Table market, but unlike delays in past years, there's progress inside as workers hustle to meet the latest goal of opening by the start of December. Among the many offerings to come, the massive store will offer showcase tasty homemade treats at dozens of stations, such as ice cream, candy and smoothies. A lot of variety is in play, whether Mexican food, all types of fish and plenty of wine. Produce, the Oakes' specialty, is at the center of it all. A children's area and cafe are also in the works. Outside, construction continues on an employee parking area. Phil Fernandez

In the Know: Oakes Farms may be missing its early November target for debuting its Seed to Table market, but unlike delays in past years, there's progress inside as workers hustle to meet the latest goal of opening by the start of December. Among the many offerings to come, the massive store will offer showcase tasty homemade treats at dozens of stations, such as ice cream, candy and smoothies. A lot of variety is in play, whether Mexican food, all types of fish and plenty of wine. Produce, the Oakes' specialty, is at the center of it all. A children's area and cafe are also in the works. Outside, construction continues on an employee parking area. Phil Fernandez

In the Know: Oakes Farms may be missing its early November target for debuting its Seed to Table market, but unlike delays in past years, there's progress inside as workers hustle to meet the latest goal of opening by the start of December. Among the many offerings to come, the massive store will offer showcase tasty homemade treats at dozens of stations, such as ice cream, candy and smoothies. A lot of variety is in play, whether Mexican food, all types of fish and plenty of wine. Produce, the Oakes' specialty, is at the center of it all. A children's area and cafe are also in the works. Outside, construction continues on an employee parking area. Phil Fernandez

In the Know: Oakes Farms may be missing its early November target for debuting its Seed to Table market, but unlike delays in past years, there's progress inside as workers hustle to meet the latest goal of opening by the start of December. Among the many offerings to come, the massive store will offer showcase tasty homemade treats at dozens of stations, such as ice cream, candy and smoothies. A lot of variety is in play, whether Mexican food, all types of fish and plenty of wine. Produce, the Oakes' specialty, is at the center of it all. A children's area and cafe are also in the works. Outside, construction continues on an employee parking area. Phil Fernandez

In the Know: Oakes Farms may be missing its early November target for debuting its Seed to Table market, but unlike delays in past years, there's progress inside as workers hustle to meet the latest goal of opening by the start of December. Among the many offerings to come, the massive store will offer showcase tasty homemade treats at dozens of stations, such as ice cream, candy and smoothies. A lot of variety is in play, whether Mexican food, all types of fish and plenty of wine. Produce, the Oakes' specialty, is at the center of it all. A children's area and cafe are also in the works. Outside, construction continues on an employee parking area. Phil Fernandez

In the Know: Oakes Farms may be missing its early November target for debuting its Seed to Table market, but unlike delays in past years, there's progress inside as workers hustle to meet the latest goal of opening by the start of December. Among the many offerings to come, the massive store will offer showcase tasty homemade treats at dozens of stations, such as ice cream, candy and smoothies. A lot of variety is in play, whether Mexican food, all types of fish and plenty of wine. Produce, the Oakes' specialty, is at the center of it all. A children's area and cafe are also in the works. Outside, construction continues on an employee parking area. Phil Fernandez

In the Know: Oakes Farms may be missing its early November target for debuting its Seed to Table market, but unlike delays in past years, there's progress inside as workers hustle to meet the latest goal of opening by the start of December. Among the many offerings to come, the massive store will offer showcase tasty homemade treats at dozens of stations, such as ice cream, candy and smoothies. A lot of variety is in play, whether Mexican food, all types of fish and plenty of wine. Produce, the Oakes' specialty, is at the center of it all. A children's area and cafe are also in the works. Outside, construction continues on an employee parking area. Phil Fernandez

In the Know: Oakes Farms may be missing its early November target for debuting its Seed to Table market, but unlike delays in past years, there's progress inside as workers hustle to meet the latest goal of opening by the start of December. Among the many offerings to come, the massive store will offer showcase tasty homemade treats at dozens of stations, such as ice cream, candy and smoothies. A lot of variety is in play, whether Mexican food, all types of fish and plenty of wine. Produce, the Oakes' specialty, is at the center of it all. A children's area and cafe are also in the works. Outside, construction continues on an employee parking area. Phil Fernandez

In the Know: Oakes Farms may be missing its early November target for debuting its Seed to Table market, but unlike delays in past years, there's progress inside as workers hustle to meet the latest goal of opening by the start of December. Among the many offerings to come, the massive store will offer showcase tasty homemade treats at dozens of stations, such as ice cream, candy and smoothies. A lot of variety is in play, whether Mexican food, all types of fish and plenty of wine. Produce, the Oakes' specialty, is at the center of it all. A children's area and cafe are also in the works. Outside, construction continues on an employee parking area. Phil Fernandez

In the Know: Oakes Farms may be missing its early November target for debuting its Seed to Table market, but unlike delays in past years, there's progress inside as workers hustle to meet the latest goal of opening by the start of December. Among the many offerings to come, the massive store will offer showcase tasty homemade treats at dozens of stations, such as ice cream, candy and smoothies. A lot of variety is in play, whether Mexican food, all types of fish and plenty of wine. Produce, the Oakes' specialty, is at the center of it all. A children's area and cafe are also in the works. Outside, construction continues on an employee parking area. Phil Fernandez

In the Know: Oakes Farms may be missing its early November target for debuting its Seed to Table market, but unlike delays in past years, there's progress inside as workers hustle to meet the latest goal of opening by the start of December. Among the many offerings to come, the massive store will offer showcase tasty homemade treats at dozens of stations, such as ice cream, candy and smoothies. A lot of variety is in play, whether Mexican food, all types of fish and plenty of wine. Produce, the Oakes' specialty, is at the center of it all. A children's area and cafe are also in the works. Outside, construction continues on an employee parking area. Phil Fernandez

In the Know: Oakes Farms may be missing its early November target for debuting its Seed to Table market, but unlike delays in past years, there's progress inside as workers hustle to meet the latest goal of opening by the start of December. Among the many offerings to come, the massive store will offer showcase tasty homemade treats at dozens of stations, such as ice cream, candy and smoothies. A lot of variety is in play, whether Mexican food, all types of fish and plenty of wine. Produce, the Oakes' specialty, is at the center of it all. A children's area and cafe are also in the works. Outside, construction continues on an employee parking area. Phil Fernandez

In the Know: Oakes Farms may be missing its early November target for debuting its Seed to Table market, but unlike delays in past years, there's progress inside as workers hustle to meet the latest goal of opening by the start of December. Among the many offerings to come, the massive store will offer showcase tasty homemade treats at dozens of stations, such as ice cream, candy and smoothies. A lot of variety is in play, whether Mexican food, all types of fish and plenty of wine. Produce, the Oakes' specialty, is at the center of it all. A children's area and cafe are also in the works. Outside, construction continues on an employee parking area. Phil Fernandez

In the Know: Oakes Farms may be missing its early November target for debuting its Seed to Table market, but unlike delays in past years, there's progress inside as workers hustle to meet the latest goal of opening by the start of December. Among the many offerings to come, the massive store will offer showcase tasty homemade treats at dozens of stations, such as ice cream, candy and smoothies. A lot of variety is in play, whether Mexican food, all types of fish and plenty of wine. Produce, the Oakes' specialty, is at the center of it all. A children's area and cafe are also in the works. Outside, construction continues on an employee parking area. Phil Fernandez

In the Know: Oakes Farms may be missing its early November target for debuting its Seed to Table market, but unlike delays in past years, there's progress inside as workers hustle to meet the latest goal of opening by the start of December. Among the many offerings to come, the massive store will offer showcase tasty homemade treats at dozens of stations, such as ice cream, candy and smoothies. A lot of variety is in play, whether Mexican food, all types of fish and plenty of wine. Produce, the Oakes' specialty, is at the center of it all. A children's area and cafe are also in the works. Outside, construction continues on an employee parking area. Phil Fernandez

In the Know: Oakes Farms may be missing its early November target for debuting its Seed to Table market, but unlike delays in past years, there's progress inside as workers hustle to meet the latest goal of opening by the start of December. Among the many offerings to come, the massive store will offer showcase tasty homemade treats at dozens of stations, such as ice cream, candy and smoothies. A lot of variety is in play, whether Mexican food, all types of fish and plenty of wine. Produce, the Oakes' specialty, is at the center of it all. A children's area and cafe are also in the works. Outside, construction continues on an employee parking area. Phil Fernandez

In the Know: Oakes Farms may be missing its early November target for debuting its Seed to Table market, but unlike delays in past years, there's progress inside as workers hustle to meet the latest goal of opening by the start of December. Among the many offerings to come, the massive store will offer showcase tasty homemade treats at dozens of stations, such as ice cream, candy and smoothies. A lot of variety is in play, whether Mexican food, all types of fish and plenty of wine. Produce, the Oakes' specialty, is at the center of it all. A children's area and cafe are also in the works. Outside, construction continues on an employee parking area. Phil Fernandez

In the Know: Oakes Farms may be missing its early November target for debuting its Seed to Table market, but unlike delays in past years, there's progress inside as workers hustle to meet the latest goal of opening by the start of December. Among the many offerings to come, the massive store will offer showcase tasty homemade treats at dozens of stations, such as ice cream, candy and smoothies. A lot of variety is in play, whether Mexican food, all types of fish and plenty of wine. Produce, the Oakes' specialty, is at the center of it all. A children's area and cafe are also in the works. Outside, construction continues on an employee parking area. Phil Fernandez

In the Know: Oakes Farms may be missing its early November target for debuting its Seed to Table market, but unlike delays in past years, there's progress inside as workers hustle to meet the latest goal of opening by the start of December. Among the many offerings to come, the massive store will offer showcase tasty homemade treats at dozens of stations, such as ice cream, candy and smoothies. A lot of variety is in play, whether Mexican food, all types of fish and plenty of wine. Produce, the Oakes' specialty, is at the center of it all. A children's area and cafe are also in the works. Outside, construction continues on an employee parking area. Phil Fernandez

In the Know: Oakes Farms may be missing its early November target for debuting its Seed to Table market, but unlike delays in past years, there's progress inside as workers hustle to meet the latest goal of opening by the start of December. Among the many offerings to come, the massive store will offer showcase tasty homemade treats at dozens of stations, such as ice cream, candy and smoothies. A lot of variety is in play, whether Mexican food, all types of fish and plenty of wine. Produce, the Oakes' specialty, is at the center of it all. A children's area and cafe are also in the works. Outside, construction continues on an employee parking area. Phil Fernandez

In the Know: Oakes Farms may be missing its early November target for debuting its Seed to Table market, but unlike delays in past years, there's progress inside as workers hustle to meet the latest goal of opening by the start of December. Among the many offerings to come, the massive store will offer showcase tasty homemade treats at dozens of stations, such as ice cream, candy and smoothies. A lot of variety is in play, whether Mexican food, all types of fish and plenty of wine. Produce, the Oakes' specialty, is at the center of it all. A children's area and cafe are also in the works. Outside, construction continues on an employee parking area. Phil Fernandez

In the Know: Oakes Farms may be missing its early November target for debuting its Seed to Table market, but unlike delays in past years, there's progress inside as workers hustle to meet the latest goal of opening by the start of December. Among the many offerings to come, the massive store will offer showcase tasty homemade treats at dozens of stations, such as ice cream, candy and smoothies. A lot of variety is in play, whether Mexican food, all types of fish and plenty of wine. Produce, the Oakes' specialty, is at the center of it all. A children's area and cafe are also in the works. Outside, construction continues on an employee parking area. Phil Fernandez

In the Know: Oakes Farms may be missing its early November target for debuting its Seed to Table market, but unlike delays in past years, there's progress inside as workers hustle to meet the latest goal of opening by the start of December. Among the many offerings to come, the massive store will offer showcase tasty homemade treats at dozens of stations, such as ice cream, candy and smoothies. A lot of variety is in play, whether Mexican food, all types of fish and plenty of wine. Produce, the Oakes' specialty, is at the center of it all. A children's area and cafe are also in the works. Outside, construction continues on an employee parking area. Phil Fernandez

In the Know: Oakes Farms may be missing its early November target for debuting its Seed to Table market, but unlike delays in past years, there's progress inside as workers hustle to meet the latest goal of opening by the start of December. Among the many offerings to come, the massive store will offer showcase tasty homemade treats at dozens of stations, such as ice cream, candy and smoothies. A lot of variety is in play, whether Mexican food, all types of fish and plenty of wine. Produce, the Oakes' specialty, is at the center of it all. A children's area and cafe are also in the works. Outside, construction continues on an employee parking area. Phil Fernandez

In the Know: Oakes Farms may be missing its early November target for debuting its Seed to Table market, but unlike delays in past years, there's progress inside as workers hustle to meet the latest goal of opening by the start of December. Among the many offerings to come, the massive store will offer showcase tasty homemade treats at dozens of stations, such as ice cream, candy and smoothies. A lot of variety is in play, whether Mexican food, all types of fish and plenty of wine. Produce, the Oakes' specialty, is at the center of it all. A children's area and cafe are also in the works. Outside, construction continues on an employee parking area. Phil Fernandez

In the Know: Oakes Farms may be missing its early November target for debuting its Seed to Table market, but unlike delays in past years, there's progress inside as workers hustle to meet the latest goal of opening by the start of December. Among the many offerings to come, the massive store will offer showcase tasty homemade treats at dozens of stations, such as ice cream, candy and smoothies. A lot of variety is in play, whether Mexican food, all types of fish and plenty of wine. Produce, the Oakes' specialty, is at the center of it all. A children's area and cafe are also in the works. Outside, construction continues on an employee parking area. Phil Fernandez

In the Know: Oakes Farms may be missing its early November target for debuting its Seed to Table market, but unlike delays in past years, there's progress inside as workers hustle to meet the latest goal of opening by the start of December. Among the many offerings to come, the massive store will offer showcase tasty homemade treats at dozens of stations, such as ice cream, candy and smoothies. A lot of variety is in play, whether Mexican food, all types of fish and plenty of wine. Produce, the Oakes' specialty, is at the center of it all. A children's area and cafe are also in the works. Outside, construction continues on an employee parking area. Phil Fernandez

In the Know: Oakes Farms may be missing its early November target for debuting its Seed to Table market, but unlike delays in past years, there's progress inside as workers hustle to meet the latest goal of opening by the start of December. Among the many offerings to come, the massive store will offer showcase tasty homemade treats at dozens of stations, such as ice cream, candy and smoothies. A lot of variety is in play, whether Mexican food, all types of fish and plenty of wine. Produce, the Oakes' specialty, is at the center of it all. A children's area and cafe are also in the works. Outside, construction continues on an employee parking area. Phil Fernandez

In the Know: Oakes Farms may be missing its early November target for debuting its Seed to Table market, but unlike delays in past years, there's progress inside as workers hustle to meet the latest goal of opening by the start of December. Among the many offerings to come, the massive store will offer showcase tasty homemade treats at dozens of stations, such as ice cream, candy and smoothies. A lot of variety is in play, whether Mexican food, all types of fish and plenty of wine. Produce, the Oakes' specialty, is at the center of it all. A children's area and cafe are also in the works. Outside, construction continues on an employee parking area. Phil Fernandez

In the Know: Oakes Farms may be missing its early November target for debuting its Seed to Table market, but unlike delays in past years, there's progress inside as workers hustle to meet the latest goal of opening by the start of December. Among the many offerings to come, the massive store will offer showcase tasty homemade treats at dozens of stations, such as ice cream, candy and smoothies. A lot of variety is in play, whether Mexican food, all types of fish and plenty of wine. Produce, the Oakes' specialty, is at the center of it all. A children's area and cafe are also in the works. Outside, construction continues on an employee parking area. Phil Fernandez

In the Know: Oakes Farms may be missing its early November target for debuting its Seed to Table market, but unlike delays in past years, there's progress inside as workers hustle to meet the latest goal of opening by the start of December. Among the many offerings to come, the massive store will offer showcase tasty homemade treats at dozens of stations, such as ice cream, candy and smoothies. A lot of variety is in play, whether Mexican food, all types of fish and plenty of wine. Produce, the Oakes' specialty, is at the center of it all. A children's area and cafe are also in the works. Outside, construction continues on an employee parking area. Phil Fernandez

In the Know: Oakes Farms may be missing its early November target for debuting its Seed to Table market, but unlike delays in past years, there's progress inside as workers hustle to meet the latest goal of opening by the start of December. Among the many offerings to come, the massive store will offer showcase tasty homemade treats at dozens of stations, such as ice cream, candy and smoothies. A lot of variety is in play, whether Mexican food, all types of fish and plenty of wine. Produce, the Oakes' specialty, is at the center of it all. A children's area and cafe are also in the works. Outside, construction continues on an employee parking area. Phil Fernandez

In the Know: Oakes Farms may be missing its early November target for debuting its Seed to Table market, but unlike delays in past years, there's progress inside as workers hustle to meet the latest goal of opening by the start of December. Among the many offerings to come, the massive store will offer showcase tasty homemade treats at dozens of stations, such as ice cream, candy and smoothies. A lot of variety is in play, whether Mexican food, all types of fish and plenty of wine. Produce, the Oakes' specialty, is at the center of it all. A children's area and cafe are also in the works. Outside, construction continues on an employee parking area. Phil Fernandez

In the Know: Oakes Farms may be missing its early November target for debuting its Seed to Table market, but unlike delays in past years, there's progress inside as workers hustle to meet the latest goal of opening by the start of December. Among the many offerings to come, the massive store will offer showcase tasty homemade treats at dozens of stations, such as ice cream, candy and smoothies. A lot of variety is in play, whether Mexican food, all types of fish and plenty of wine. Produce, the Oakes' specialty, is at the center of it all. A children's area and cafe are also in the works. Outside, construction continues on an employee parking area. Phil Fernandez

In the Know: Oakes Farms may be missing its early November target for debuting its Seed to Table market, but unlike delays in past years, there's progress inside as workers hustle to meet the latest goal of opening by the start of December. Among the many offerings to come, the massive store will offer showcase tasty homemade treats at dozens of stations, such as ice cream, candy and smoothies. A lot of variety is in play, whether Mexican food, all types of fish and plenty of wine. Produce, the Oakes' specialty, is at the center of it all. A children's area and cafe are also in the works. Outside, construction continues on an employee parking area. Phil Fernandez

In the Know: Oakes Farms may be missing its early November target for debuting its Seed to Table market, but unlike delays in past years, there's progress inside as workers hustle to meet the latest goal of opening by the start of December. Among the many offerings to come, the massive store will offer showcase tasty homemade treats at dozens of stations, such as ice cream, candy and smoothies. A lot of variety is in play, whether Mexican food, all types of fish and plenty of wine. Produce, the Oakes' specialty, is at the center of it all. A children's area and cafe are also in the works. Outside, construction continues on an employee parking area. Phil Fernandez

In the Know: Oakes Farms may be missing its early November target for debuting its Seed to Table market, but unlike delays in past years, there's progress inside as workers hustle to meet the latest goal of opening by the start of December. Among the many offerings to come, the massive store will offer showcase tasty homemade treats at dozens of stations, such as ice cream, candy and smoothies. A lot of variety is in play, whether Mexican food, all types of fish and plenty of wine. Produce, the Oakes' specialty, is at the center of it all. A children's area and cafe are also in the works. Outside, construction continues on an employee parking area. Phil Fernandez

In the Know: Oakes Farms may be missing its early November target for debuting its Seed to Table market, but unlike delays in past years, there's progress inside as workers hustle to meet the latest goal of opening by the start of December. Among the many offerings to come, the massive store will offer showcase tasty homemade treats at dozens of stations, such as ice cream, candy and smoothies. A lot of variety is in play, whether Mexican food, all types of fish and plenty of wine. Produce, the Oakes' specialty, is at the center of it all. A children's area and cafe are also in the works. Outside, construction continues on an employee parking area. Phil Fernandez

In the Know: Oakes Farms may be missing its early November target for debuting its Seed to Table market, but unlike delays in past years, there's progress inside as workers hustle to meet the latest goal of opening by the start of December. Among the many offerings to come, the massive store will offer showcase tasty homemade treats at dozens of stations, such as ice cream, candy and smoothies. A lot of variety is in play, whether Mexican food, all types of fish and plenty of wine. Produce, the Oakes' specialty, is at the center of it all. A children's area and cafe are also in the works. Outside, construction continues on an employee parking area. Phil Fernandez

In the Know: Oakes Farms may be missing its early November target for debuting its Seed to Table market, but unlike delays in past years, there's progress inside as workers hustle to meet the latest goal of opening by the start of December. Among the many offerings to come, the massive store will offer showcase tasty homemade treats at dozens of stations, such as ice cream, candy and smoothies. A lot of variety is in play, whether Mexican food, all types of fish and plenty of wine. Produce, the Oakes' specialty, is at the center of it all. A children's area and cafe are also in the works. Outside, construction continues on an employee parking area. Phil Fernandez

In the Know: Oakes Farms may be missing its early November target for debuting its Seed to Table market, but unlike delays in past years, there's progress inside as workers hustle to meet the latest goal of opening by the start of December. Among the many offerings to come, the massive store will offer showcase tasty homemade treats at dozens of stations, such as ice cream, candy and smoothies. A lot of variety is in play, whether Mexican food, all types of fish and plenty of wine. Produce, the Oakes' specialty, is at the center of it all. A children's area and cafe are also in the works. Outside, construction continues on an employee parking area. Phil Fernandez